ENV 473 - Wetlands Ecosystems and Management

Institution:

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

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Description:

3 Credit Hours Fall Sem. Students will explore the complexities of wetlands on both the ecosystem and management levels. Students will gain an understanding of the critical role wetlands play in an intact landscape by studying the diverse ways in which they develop and function. Students will also gain appreciation for present-day management techniques, including wetland delineation, value assessment, creation and restoration. Students will be asked to participate in three all-day field trips on scheduled Saturdays during the first half of the semester and should plan accordingly. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102), one semester of chemistry, and an ecology course.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.paulsmiths.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 327-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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